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Heathrow to Folkestone trains

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The average train between Heathrow and Folkestone takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Heathrow to Folkestone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 58m
Duration
88 mi
Distance
£55
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Subway, train

best
  1. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway subway Piccadilly
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 32m
£45–75

Heathrow to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Heathrow and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 2m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 57m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 59m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 59m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 57m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 56m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 57m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 57m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 58m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 58m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 56m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 55m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heathrow to Folkestone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 87.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Folkestone, England?

There is no direct connection from Heathrow to Folkestone. However, you can take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, then take the train to Folkestone Central.

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